autarkist Definition

autarky
noun autarkies

1. A system or policy of economic self-sufficiency in a country, state, etc where tariffs and other trade barriers are erected so that international trade is hindered or prevented altogether.
2. A country, state, etc that operates this kind of economic system or policy.

Derivative: autarkic
adj

Derivative: autarkist
noun

Etymology: 1930s; 17c, meaning ‘self-sufficiency', from Greek autarkeia self-sufficiency.